I know, I know. Two savory posts in a row! Too many holiday parties, lunches, gatherings keeping me out of the kitchen…but I’ll be back to baking tomorrow!
When your dad asks for a bowl of leftover Brussels sprouts for breakfast, you know they were cooked to perfection. The original recipe calls for 1/4 cup of roasted, chopped pecans, but I left them out this time…hoping I could get my kids to try a nibble. Go ahead and add them in at the end if you wish…they add a delicious crunch. This ended up being a treat for myself on Thanksgiving (and my dad)…the picky ones didn’t care to try one measly bite.
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts…adapted from Saveur
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2-4 garlic cloves, minced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup roasted pecans, chopped (optional)
Cook the Brussels sprouts in boiling, salted water until just tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, cut each sprout in half.
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet. Add onions and cook till golden. Add minced garli and Brussels sprouts and saute till sprouts are lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add pecans if using.
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Heres one for me… noone else will eat them hear but i love them yours look like they are calling me!
Totally the opposite of Christmas cookies, Lizzy! But when cooked well, just as delicious. If your dad asked for these for breakfast, then I’m sure they must have been heavenly!
Brussels sprout for breakfast…I’ll stick with cheerios.
1/2 stick butter! Now we’re talking! Love buttery sprouts!
I am not big on this veggie, but your picture does tempt. Perhaps this recipe is just what I need to make these sprouts a little bit more popular around here! Have a great day Lizzie.
I am not big on this veggie, but your picture does tempt. Perhaps this recipe is just what I need to make these sprouts a little bit more popular around here! Have a great day Lizzie.
Ha! Even though my husband and son like them, I usually finish off the leftovers myself, as a side to eggs for breakfast, side to sandwich at lunch, or just a snack themselves – Yum! I agree, adding nuts gives a nice crunch and go really well with brussels sprouts. Nice try, through, Lizzy!!!
Yay…..love two savory posts in a row Liz:)! Everyone in my house adores Brussels Sprouts and would be thrilled to have them served for breakfast too! What a lovely recipe, thanks for sharing.
I love anything with brussels sprouts, and I love Saveur. I’m glad you’re getting the word out about how delicious the sprouts are. Great post!
Oh I love that beautifully browned brussels sprouts! I cooked it twice with Nami’s recipe: Brussels Spouts with Bacon and Thyme and I love it! It’s the very first time I tried brussels sprouts and I like its unique nice taste.
Shall try your recipe the next time.
I like the sound of your Dad, brussell sprouts for breakfast. Yeah! I just bought some brussel sprouts and this sounds like a tasty way to make them. Thanks and have a great day.
As much as I love sweet stuff, this time of year really has me craving good wholesome food to counter balance all the goodies!
I’m a big fan of brussels sprouts and probably just make them for myself every year for Thanksgiving. These do look perfectly cooked!
oh Liz, I love brussel sprouts. There is not much success here with my kids eating them though.
These look great!
I want these for breakfast too
They look so perfect and mouthwatering. Yum!
I have recently had my first successful I-like-Brussel-sprouts-moment, and now I want more! This looks gorgeous, and hey, I don’t discriminate against any food at any time of the day
Nice, simple and perfect for us Lizzy, you know we need at least one veg to go with our rice and this sprout recipe of yours fits well.
This reminds me – must pick some up when next at the market. I so enjoy this vegetable;-)
Perfect side dish, I love Brussels sprouts! And I love veggies in the midst of so many holiday sweet treats!
I did brussels sprouts too for Thanksgiving.
I like that you saute them so that add a nice crunch.
Love it with roasted pecans. Delicious!!!
I adore brussels sprout and my husband abhors them. What is a woman to do? Make these for herself, of course. Thanks for sharing this.
My family never was crazy about brussels sprouts until we started sauteeing them too, with some bacon.
I love them !
I love the simplicity of sauteed brussels sprouts…with chopped pecans, it would be like heaven for me! YUM!
The trick to making brussels sprouts good…when they aren’t roasted… fry them in butter. NOM NOM.
I can never ever get enough of Brussel sprouts!!! One of my top 5 veggies for sure. I’ll have to try your recipe one day – I probably leave the pecans out too. Can’t wait to try this out!
No fair… where in the world did you find that gorgeous bunch of Brussels sprouts?
I love them too. I have 2 pounds in the fridge – will give this recipe a try this week.
ButterYum
Nice to see a brussel sprouts recipe. It seems like not that many people seem to like them, but I happen to love them. They are so delicious (and healthy!) stir fried or just plain boiled!
My husband loves this vegetable and I think this version is super! Thanks for sharing.
Your brussel spout on the stalk looks so cool. It never comes like that at my stores. I love brussel sprouts and your dish looks like a winner. Love the addition of pecans.
PS.. Good to hear that was your Thanksgiving turkey yesterday, I did a lot of cooking from Thanksgiving too and it gave me over a week of posts. I posted my first “curry” recipe in a while today.:)
Haha, yes, this is quite a change from the cookies! These look good and I’ve never seen them on the stalks like that before!
Anch’io cucino i cavolini di Bruxelles così!!! A mio marito e a mia figlia non piacciono molto.. invece io li adoro, come tutta la verdura!!!
E’ sempre un piacere passare a trovarti!!!
Un bacio!!!!
Like many people, I don’t usually go for these…but you are a trusted source…so….
The Peppermint Bark Snowflakes are still fresh in my memory and seeing brussel sprouts is a bit of a shock to the system:) I only made this once, now tempted to have another go
Cooking Brussels Sprouts tonight – very similar. Toying with adding bacon – I guess that’s cheating.
mmmm I love sprouts! I love making cream soup with them during winter or baking them in the oven with some onions and cheese
And they also go great with some red pepper 
Your dad had them for breakfast…too funny
They do look amazing!
Hope you are having a great week
I am making myself like this veggie more with the years…all that butter and pecans would help a lot
I love getting the brussels sprouts that come on the stalk–they are so cool-looking! I’ll have to try sauteeing them–I’m always partial to roasting them.
any veggie paired with nuts is a winner in my book
these look fab!
Brussel sprouts for Breakfast, not sure. But yours look good.
Brussels Sprouts? They seem to be all over the place lately. I have never tried them – they scare me!! This sounds like a great recipe though, might have to give it a try!
Brussels Sprouts? They seem to be all over the place lately. I have never tried them – they scare me!! This sounds like a great recipe though, might have to give it a try!
This is just about the same way that my husband makes his. Nice, simple, and delicious!
One of the things I miss about living in California is having the ability to to get brussel sprouts direct from the farms attached to the stalk like you have pictured. Oh so good.
My “Liz” would love this recipe, because for once she wouldn’t have me putting bacon in with the sprouts.
Don’t you just love to buy brussel sprouts on the stalk? It feels like you are “harvesting” your crop, and they seem so much fresher. I love them.
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Mmm, they do look good. I am a Sprout lover and made some recently with hazelnut oil. I ate a bowl the next day for lunch!
Add me as yet another lover of the sprouts. I swear I could happily eat them daily. And sauteing them is my favorite way to make them. Yum!!
That is adorable that he requested them for breakfast. We just made some more this week
I’m a fan!
I love sauteed brussel sprouts, especially if they are caramelized like yours.
sauteed brussels sprouts? yes is for me too!
A great preparations for brussels sprouts, I like the idea of adding pecans.
I havent’t eaten brussel sprouts in years, I am not a big fan. But I have to say this recipe sound good, maybe I will have to try it.
Love brussel sprouts, even though most people don’t like them, they don’t know what they’re missing. Simple and delicious, the way you make them, Lizzy…actually, this is how I make them, as well!
xoxo
I never understood why some people hate Brussels sprouts. They really aren’t that bad.
Liz, these look absolutely amazing! I’m a fan of brussels sprouts and cooked properly – they’re amazing!
…and when they’re on the stalk, they just taste better, don’t they?
I just bought a packet of brussel sprouts and was wondering what to do with them and now I am going to make it this way , thanx Lizzy for putting up this recipe , perfect timing
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I just discovered a love of brussels sprouts a few years ago, and I’ve only ever roasted them so I need to branch out soon. They sound great!
I love brussel sprouts, absolutely my favorite vegetable. This recipe sounds delicious!
I have not bought brussel sprouts this season yet. You have inspired me and I like that this has chopped pecans to give them that nutty flavor and some crunch.
Hmm, I am going to be honest here. I do not like brussels and am just commenting cuz I love you. That pretty much sums it up. xx
You wont hear any complaints about savory posts from me. I looove savory foods. We are learning to like brussels sprouts in this house. We enjoy most vegetables and I haven’t had too many complaints, but I need to sneak these little babies in (lol, no hiding them in something else). They sound fresh and delicious sauteed.
LOL – your picky ones have NO clue what they’re missing!!! And, yes, when I saw the title I laughed. Then, I saw your comment on two savory dished in a row and realized you’d already laughed